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DISCUSSION => Engine + Driveline => Topic started by: Frankie on March 15, 2008, 04:51:14 PM

Title: DIY method for cleaning injectors?
Post by: Frankie on March 15, 2008, 04:51:14 PM

Is there a practical way to clean up injectors yourself? What solvent should be used?

Title: DIY method for cleaning injectors?
Post by: blysccr on March 15, 2008, 06:53:17 PM

i would assume seafoam. it worked on the m20, not sure which lines to use as i don't have it with me right now

Title: DIY method for cleaning injectors?
Post by: tjts1 on March 15, 2008, 07:30:12 PM

Replace them with newer injectors from the JY. They are disposable.

Title: DIY method for cleaning injectors?
Post by: DRtothE on March 15, 2008, 11:16:03 PM

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Title: DIY method for cleaning injectors?
Post by: forrer13 on November 12, 2009, 02:37:32 PM

Quote from: tjts1;44855

Replace them with newer injectors from the JY. They are disposable.

New injectors from the Junk Yard, now thats an oxymoron.
Why would they be any better than the ones he is replacing if they are, as you say, "disposable"?

Title: DIY method for cleaning injectors?
Post by: forrer13 on November 16, 2009, 09:01:44 AM

I just sent mine off to http://www.witchhunter.com $19 per injector and $10 shipping ($86 total) I am expecting them back in about as week.
Check out the web site looks like they know what they're doing.

Title: DIY method for cleaning injectors?
Post by: tjts1 on November 16, 2009, 09:17:51 AM

Quote from: forrer13;81328

New injectors from the Junk Yard, now thats an oxymoron.
Why would they be any better than the ones he is replacing if they are, as you say, "disposable"?

The search button is your friend.
http://www.m42club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=233&page=3

Quote from: forrer13;81536

I just sent mine off to http://www.witchhunter.com $19 per injector and $10 shipping ($86 total) I am expecting them back in about as week.
Check out the web site looks like they know what they're doing.

DIY that ish
http://www.fordfuelinjection.com/?p=82

Welcome to the forum.
cheers
Justin

Title: DIY method for cleaning injectors?
Post by: DesktopDave on November 16, 2009, 09:32:11 AM

I'm tossing mine in my ex-dental office ultrasonic cleaner.  I'll write it up if it does any good...